Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Associate's degree · University of Phoenix-Arizona · Phoenix, AZ

CIP 23.13

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$46,418Median earnings 4 years after

$39,080Median earnings 5 years after

$23,438Median federal debt

2Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at University of Phoenix-Arizona earn a median of $26,107. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $38,641 four years after graduating (middle half: $19,717–$55,844). Median debt is $23,438, about 90% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates from University of Phoenix-Arizona make?

The median salary is $26,107 and $39,080 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,438.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.